Cost: Free; no tickets required

2018 ChinaFest: Year of the Earth Dog

Sat, Feb 10, 10 am–4:30 pm


Celebrate the Lunar New Year and ChinaFest: Year of the Earth Dog!

Create an Earth Dog lantern and make your own watercolor lotus card. Enjoy demonstrations and colorful performances, including the Lion Dance, to welcome the Chinese New Year!

Parking: Overflow parking is available in First Baptist Church’s parking lot, located at the corner of Robinson Street and Park Avenue. No parking passes or vouchers required; parking is released on a first come first serve basis.

All times and locations are subject to change

Performances and Presentations

Yu Dance Arts

Theater, Level L
11:05–11:25 am & 1:20–1:40 pm

Atrium, Level 1
3–3:10 pm

Yu Dance Arts is a Richmond-based, youth dance group that focuses on creating and producing intercultural dances that combine Chinese traditional dances with modern Western aesthetics. This year, their fusion dance style will present an innovative look at Chinese dances.



Ryse Lion Dance Troupe at VCU 

Theater, Level L
10:45–11 am & 1–1:15 pm

The Ryse Lion Dance Troupe at VCU is a traditional Lion Dancing Organization established in spring 2014 that practices the Fut San style of Lion Dance which originated in ancient Southern China. The Ryse Lion Dance Troupe has performed for various events such as the Richmond Ballet, weddings, and festivals.


The Pride: Lion Dance at UVA 

Atrium, Level 1
noon–12:10 pm & 2–2:10 pm

The Pride: Lion Dance at UVA incorporates both traditional southern Chinese and contemporary styles. Watch as UVA performers collaborate inside a lion costume to mimic the movements and characteristics of the animal to the sounds of vigorous drumming.


 

Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu

Atrium, Level 1
11:30 am–noon & 1:30–2 pm

Watch and practice graceful warrior moves with Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu. This art was made popular by Grand Master Yip Man in the 1950’s and is best known by his student, movie legend, Bruce Lee!

Photo: Jon-Phillip Sheridan © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts


SAY CHEESE! Photographers and videographers are on duty at museum events to capture images for VMFA’s archives and publications. If you prefer not to have video or pictures taken of yourself or your family members, please notify the staff at the Welcome Table as soon as possible. You will be provided with a red sticker indicating that you and your family should not be photographed or recorded.


ChinaFest: Year of the Earth Dog is generously sponsored by:

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